Compassionate Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Vaccines

Northshore Health Centers; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in delivering patient care in an ambulatory setting. The role focuses on documenting clinical data in the EHR, performing routine measurements, preparing examination rooms, and assisting with minor procedures while maintaining sterile technique.

The position involves administering vaccines, managing lab orders and results per CLIA guidelines, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires Indiana/HRSA education and licensure as applicable.
• Vaccination administration per protocol and documentation.
• Proficiency with EHR and clinical workflow documentation.
• Lab requisitions and CLIA-compliant testing procedures.
• Ability to assist with minor procedures and maintain sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Performs ancillary measurements (weight, height, BP, pulse) and documents in the EHR.
• Screens patients for chief complaint and medical history.
• Sets up examination room and assists provider during exams.
• Maintains patient comfort and safety.
• Assists with minor procedures and maintains sterility.
• Completes lab requisitions and sends specimens to the lab.
• Performs in-house lab testing per CLIA guidelines and logs results.
• Administers vaccines and records in Indiana CHIRP.
• Explains procedures to patients and alleviates anxieties.
• Responds to life-threatening situations per policies and protocols.
• Maintains supplies and infection control standards.
• Records and maintains clinical information in EHR.
• Contacts patients about lab results and coordinates follow-up.

Skills

Analyze situations

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory interpretation

Org structure understanding

Organizational planning

Critical thinking

Emotional intelligence

Ethical decision making

Attention to detail

Feedback responsiveness

Communication skills

Time management

MS Office

Education

Indiana HRSA education requirement

Medical Assistant certification (CMA/RMA)

Practical Nurse license (LPN)

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Tools

Indiana CHIRP database

Job description

Northshore Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in delivering patient care in an ambulatory setting. The role focuses on documenting clinical data in the EHR, performing routine measurements, preparing examination rooms, and assisting with minor procedures while maintaining sterile technique.

The position involves administering vaccines, managing lab orders and results per CLIA guidelines, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.